If decluttering your junk drawer was a New Year’s resolution you have yet to tackle, consider this your sign to get started.

As you work your way through the house, knock some things off your maintenance list and test and replace smoke alarm batteries, replace air filters and light bulbs, clean air vents and registers, and ...

(BPT) - The stack of shoes that pile up by the front door, the linen closet that you’re afraid to open, the junk drawer that may well hide the mysteries of the universe – we all have one or two spots ...

Walking into a spotless home can prompt amazement, and a slight feeling of inadequacy. Surfaces gleam, windows sparkle and fresh smells fill the air. How do they do that?, you wonder incredulously, ...

Discard dried-up or rotted potted plants and clean out the pots for easier stacking and space-saving storage. Go through the shed and garage and throw out clutter that has collected over the summer.

It starts with a Post-it note scrawled with a reminder. Then a chocolate bar you'll probably eat later. An extra charging cord or two find their way into the mix, along with a laptop, a folder full of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. This year, 8 in 10 Americans plan to participate in spring cleaning, ...